Six years as a band, six members in the band, and the calendar reads 2006. It is shaping up to be one hell of a year for Reason Disappears.
The fire that ignites this Toronto-based powerhouse is coming to fruition with the bands upcoming release, Toss the Match. Entirely self-produced in their own studio, Toss the Match is promising to be a venue of raw energy and sonic exploration not yet experienced by fans of Reason Ds recorded music. Intricate and eclectic, heavy, funky and always melodic, fans of the band can rest assured that all the things they have come to expect from Reason Disappears will be present on this CD, but with a heightened sense of focus and cohesion. Being firm disbelievers in the myth that great songs and great musicianship cannot co-exist, the members of Reason D use their extraordinary musical abilities to heighten the emotional experiences of Toss the Match.
Having had their two previous efforts produced by prominent Canadian rockers Nick Walsh (Slik Toxik) and Jagori Tanna (I Mother Earth) respectively, one might wonder why the boys in Reason D would choose to do it on their own this time. Drummer Mark Kasaboski comments, "We had amazing experiences with both Nick and Jag, and learned so much about what works and what doesnt work in a recording. We figured, since we have the tools at our disposal, this was an ideal opportunity to use that knowledge and create exactly what we had envisioned. People had always commented on how our self-produced demos were so much more representative of the raw energy found in our live show, so it made sense to do it this way".
It is this very live show that seems to keep people coming back for more. National exposure on MuchMusic and MuchLoud via their video for Almond Sculpture, as well as supporting slots with Billy Talent, Three Days Grace, Death From Above 1979, Thornley, Bedouin Soundclash and The Salads have been effective in reaching out to attract more and more fans to their consistently packed headlining shows. This in turn, has lead to Reason D gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting and energetic live acts on the scene.
When asked about the suspicion that he may be an Arsonist in waiting, Vocalist Bob Mather replied, Toss the Match is symbolic of burning the things in your past that have held you back. Fire can be very destructive, but it can also be cleansing. This album is about reaching deep inside, exploring all the things you don't like about yourself or your situation, and destroying them to make way for new life.
Toss the Match is slated for release this summer, and will see Reason Disappears live show spreading like wildfire.